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• A new digital parking permit scheme set to be trialled in Lower Caversham later this year
• Digital parking permits can be issued instantly, reduce complaints and also mean visitor permits can be used by the hour, offering better value for money for residents
• If the pilot is a success, a digital scheme could be considered boroughwide in the future

• Volunteers sought between 14 and 18 who are enthusiastic about reading.
• Opportunity to develop new skills and work experience.
• Summer Reading Challenge 2022 launches on 9 July.

• Proposed cycle hub at the former Primark unit in central Reading
• Enclosed cycle facility would combine cycle parking and maintenance facilities
• Supported by Primark and run in partnership with Ethical Reading and The Reading Bicycle Kitchen

• Enter your food waste truck name suggestion online for a chance to see it printed on a vehicle collecting in Reading
• Reading's food waste trucks are collecting over 2kg of food waste weekly on average from participating households
• Food waste recycling reduces waste going to landfill, saves money, and is turned into fertiliser and electricity

Reading Borough Council are shining a light on the vital contribution of the care sector and the invaluable role of unpaid carers to families and the community.

• Reading households can now book a free bulky waste collection every six months
• New free service will assist residents to dispose of large items and reduce number of trips needed to the re3 centre
• £250,000 annual investment will also help to discourage fly tipping

• Time capsules buried at the Rivermead construction site
• A local school has provided mementoes to capture the spirit of 2022
• New leisure centre due to open in spring 2023

• Reading Water Fest on Saturday 4 June 2022, 11am – 5pm
• The free festival will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
• With special guests, Ukrainian Dance group Prolisok

• Free and low-cost activities on offer this summer half-term across Reading
• Theatres, crafts, arts and activities to keep the kids entertained
• Jubilee events and activities galore

• The application process for people who have not yet had their £150 rebate payment - including those who do not pay Council Tax by direct debit - is now open
• Around 40,000 households in Reading who pay by Direct Debit have already been sent their £150 rebate

• Government has announced Reading was unsuccessful in its City Status bid
• Council Leader Jason Brock: "Today's result does not change any of the things which make us proud of Reading."